Site Leader/Instructional Coach- Leap Academy Charter School

Start date: October 5th, 2026 (Contingent Upon Contract Award)

Reports To: Program Manager

Subordinate Staff: Tutors

Site Information: 

• Location: 

  • Leap Academy Charter School 549 Cooper St, Camden, NJ 08102

• Afterschool Program

• Schedule: Tues-Thurs (3:15pm-5:15pm)

• Hours to not exceed 6 hours per week; work hours are subject to change based on the partnership's needs. 

• Program end date: April 30, 2027

BASIC FUNCTION

The New Jersey Tutoring Corps Inc. provides high-impact tutoring for pre-K through Grade 8 students in math and literacy to close learning gaps. Tutoring will be embedded in established networks of community-based organizations in high-need communities and Local Education Agencies (LEA). The New Jersey Tutoring Corps is seeking to hire Instructional Coaches to oversee tutor performance and the technical logistics of the program. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Works with NJ/PATC program management as well as the district/community partner point-of-contact to develop strong relationships with the site staff and community

• Ensures that tutors have and use the necessary materials needed to help scholars succeed.

• Must complete the on-the-job training (OJT) checklist for each tutor they supervise, as well as review the tutor’s lesson plans and report on that status.

• Completes and submits digital records of Tutor and Scholar attendance, scholar rosters, and site concerns.

• Works closely with program staff and participates in weekly coaching meetings with Tutors

• Manages the Tutor's work schedules.

• Apprise the Program Manager of staff issues immediately and help work to resolve them.

• Review Tutor performance and provide guidance as needed.

• Observe tutoring sessions and provide constructive feedback to tutors.

• Assist tutors with data-driven instruction using iReady.

• Provides coverage in the absence of a tutor. Cadence may vary.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree (Education field preferred but not required);

• Standard certificate, certificate of eligibility (CE), or certificate of eligibility with advanced standing (CEAS);

• Proven coaching experience in the public or charter school system (strongly recommended);

• Experience teaching;

• History of overseeing the work of others, providing feedback, and course correction when applicable; 

• Leadership experience negotiating with administrative faculty (a plus, not required); 

• New Jersey Certification of Criminal History (fingerprint form), or PA state clearances, if hired to work in Pennsylvania.

• Have experience with Google Suite applications: Google Doc, Sheets and Forms.

• Employees are encouraged to use their private computer device(s) to perform work-related assignments. if necessary, employees can ask for a company loaner. 

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills and proven ability of conflict resolution skills;

EMPLOYER QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Some knowledge of instructional frameworks such as Danielson, Marzano, or Strong.

• Undergo the I9 work authorization process to work in the United States.

• Have reliable transportation to each site.  
  
  

APPLICATION:

• Please submit your resume via the online platform you are using to apply. 

• As part of onboarding, you will be asked to upload your teaching certification and one professional letter of reference, and other supporting documents to the self-service portal. 

  • Upon accepting an offer with NJTC,  you are required to have an active NJ or PA (depending on work site) Criminal Background Fingerprint Certificate AND list NJ|PATC as an active vendor/employer. 

• Applications will be considered until all positions are filled. 

• The final offer of employment is contingent upon the successful uploading of required documents and completion of background and reference checks.
  
  

JOB DISCLAIMER

Please note, our school year tutoring schedule is based on the school calendar for the partners we serve.  These calendars include predictable break periods during which onsite staff may not be required to work. The predictable vacation periods include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Winter break (mid December to mid January)

• Spring break (mid March to mid April)

• Summer break (mid May to mid September) 

• Detailed dates to follow

Employees have reasonable assurance of returning to work after a predictable vacation period, unless otherwise informed.

COMPANY: New Jersey Tutoring Corps Inc.

DEPARTMENT: Field Staff 

COMPENSATION: $40hr-Hrs. Vary; Semi-monthly Pay; Paid Training

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

New Jersey Tutoring Corps, Inc. makes reasonable accommodations wherever necessary for all employees or applicants, provided that the individual is otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential duties and assignments connected with the job and that the accommodations do not require significant difficulty or expense.